About me
Desirée Nelson is a seasoned Specialty Tea Master Blender and Industry Specialist
with over two decades of experience and certification from the Specialty Tea
Institute. She is a driving force for innovation and sustainability in the tea world.
Desirée currently holds pivotal committee positions with the American Herbal
Products Association (AHPA) in Sustainability and Tea Infusions, demonstrating her
unwavering commitment to eco-friendly practices and creative tea-making. With a
diverse background, from owning a tea blending business to crafting award-winning
recipes for major brands and contributing to the entire tea supply chain, Desirée is a
relentless advocate for sustainable sourcing, fostering organic farming, and
championing regenerative agriculture. Her contributions to promoting sustainability
extend beyond business, with philanthropic efforts that include planting a minimum
of 25 trees per month through donations to the National Forest Foundation and over
600 trees already planted, as well as contributing time and dollars to the Fallbrook
Land Conservation. Desirée has also shared her expertise by teaching blending
classes at the Tea Symposium at UC Davis. Her holistic approach to tea blends her
deep-rooted passion for wellness, a journey she shares through educational cupping
sessions and a profound understanding of consumer preferences. Her commitment
to regenerative soil and sustainable practices defines her mission, vision, and values,
actively influencing and transforming the tea industry.
#TeaGirlAdventures
Media:
World Tea Expo: World Tea Expo
Article: Informa - Women in Food
Blog info: https://desntea.blogspot.com/
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